Winter

These months are considered to be winter months and dry season with pleasant temperatures and a nice sea breeze. January and February are the best months for windsurfers, surfers, and sailors with ideal wind conditions. Boa Vista Island in the Cape is a great location to spot whales during the months of March and April. Sao Vicente Carnival is held in February filled with music, dancing, food, and more. There are over 10 hours of sunshine a day during the month of March, the month of December is also a wonderful time to visit the islands with warm dry weather and perfect beach weather.